Why is Oklahoma State Senator Randy Bass wasting voters' time? Or is he? Is there a pro horse slaughter faction courting Oklahomans to give an okay for a slaughter facility? Is Bass perhaps trying to prove a point -- that just about nobody wants it? You decide. Tulsa World reports: OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 21, 2014)… Continue reading Oklahoma State senator wants counties to vote on horse slaughter
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Future of horse slaughter in Oklahoma uncertain; grisly find in Florida
FUTURE OF HORSE SLAUGHTER IN OKLAHOMA STILL UNCLEAR From BeaumontEnterprise.com by ASSOCIATED PRESS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Though the Legislature passed a bill this year authorizing the slaughter of horses, it remains unclear whether a facility will open in Oklahoma once the law takes effect Nov. 1. Gov. Mary Fallin signed into law the bill… Continue reading Future of horse slaughter in Oklahoma uncertain; grisly find in Florida
Over public outcry, Oklahoma Governor signs horse slaughter bill
Cross-posted from Forbes.com WRITTEN BY VICKERY ECKHOFF Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin overturned a 50-year state ban on slaughtering horses Friday, ignoring two-thirds of Oklahoma citizens, who oppose slaughtering horses according to a state-wide poll. Nationwide polls show that 80% of Americans are strongly opposed to slaughtering horses. Governor Fallin’s signature on HB1999, the slaughter bill,… Continue reading Over public outcry, Oklahoma Governor signs horse slaughter bill
Oklahoma officials looking into alleged horse violations
CROSS-POSTED FROM NEWSOKAY (The Oklahoman Online) Oklahoma agriculture officials confirmed Tuesday they are aware of allegations that some involved in the transport of horses to the state were using fraudulent veterinary health forms. Agriculture Secretary Jim Reese said officials with the state Agriculture, Food and Forestry Department have not responded publicly sooner because the matter… Continue reading Oklahoma officials looking into alleged horse violations
Editorial: Humane end for horses not real goal of Okla slaughter bill
Published under the title "Editorial: Humane end for horses not really goal of slaughter legislation" on Tulsa World News Opinion page, written by World's Editorial Writers, they say: In Oklahoma, it appears, being connected to a family business can qualify a legislator as someone with special expertise to propose legislation that would benefit that business.… Continue reading Editorial: Humane end for horses not real goal of Okla slaughter bill
Five applications compete for first USDA horse slaughter inspection approval
Cross-posted from Food Safety News WRITTEN BY DAN FLYNN From Larkspur, Colorado (population 234), the anti-slaughter Front Range Equine Rescue group Thursday disclosed the names of four more horse slaughter applicants. The four are in addition to New Mexico’s Valley Meat, which is located outside Roswell (pop. 48,386). The group has applied for federal meat… Continue reading Five applications compete for first USDA horse slaughter inspection approval
Advocates call for horse slaughter ban at wild horse and burro meeting
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS: OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Animal rights advocates urged members of a federal advisory board on wild horses and burros Monday to recommend an absolute ban on horse slaughtering in the U.S. and condemned the Oklahoma Legislature's attempt to authorize the slaughter of horses for human consumption. The advocates, many representing wild… Continue reading Advocates call for horse slaughter ban at wild horse and burro meeting
Senator files Bill to repeal ban on horse meat consumption in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senator Mark Allen (R-4) filed a bill on January 15, 2013, repealing the State's ban on the human consumption of horse meat. SB 375 reads: An Act relating to horsemeat; repealing 63 O.S. 2011, Sections 1-1135, 1-1136, 1-1137, 1-1138 and 1-1139, which relate to making human consumption of horsemeat unlawful, making transferring possession of… Continue reading Senator files Bill to repeal ban on horse meat consumption in Oklahoma
Girl’s five-mile ride saves horse from blaze
Cross-posted from the Norman Transcript WRITTEN BY CHRIS JONES NORMAN, Okla. (Aug. 11, 2012) -- Gulfwind Wild Finale “Rocky” is a champion, high strung and not easily loaded into a horse trailer. In the midst of wildfires and 113-degree heat, Cortney Townsend made a harrowing five-mile ride to get Rocky away from danger. Cortney began… Continue reading Girl’s five-mile ride saves horse from blaze
With 11 dead Judge says Feds can auction Zetas drug case horses
HORSES confiscated in a criminal case as "evidence" are typically taken care of pending the outcome. However, in this instance the Judge is allowing federal prosecutors to the horses at auction before the case goes to trial. DALLAS, Tex. -- (AP) A federal judge in Texas is allowing prosecutors to sell more than 400 racehorses… Continue reading With 11 dead Judge says Feds can auction Zetas drug case horses
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